ZUCCHINI PARMESAN SQUARES

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Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds zucchini, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup butter
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 eggs beaten to blend
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh white bead crumbs
1/4 cup (packed) chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried
additional grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Pre heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter 8 inch square baking dish. Steam zucchini until tender about 10 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and mash coarsely with fork. Spoon zucchini into sieve and drain well, pressing to release excess water. Place drained zucchini in bowl. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, saute until light brown about 10 minutes. Add onion mixture to zucchini in bowl. Add eggs, 1/2 cup cheese, bread crumbs and basil, stir to blend well. Season with slat and pepper. Transfer mixture to prepared dish. Bake until firm in center and brown on top, about 45 minutes. Cut into squares and serve, passing additional cheese.